Kira Deshler
School
Whitman College, The University Of Texas At Austin
Expertise
Scream Franchise, LGBTQ Film, TV Procedurals
- Kira's graduate thesis, Queer Female Fandom, won an award for Best Thesis or Report in her department at UT.
- She writes a popular Substack newsletter called Paging Dr. Lesbian, which is all about lesbian pop culture.
- She once interviewed several dozen people at a fan convention called ClexaCon about their experiences in fandom. It was held right next to the Hooters Hotel in Las Vegas.
Experience
Kira has long been fascinated by pop culture and why people love the things they love. Originally from Seattle, Washington, Kira studied Gender Studies and Film & Media Studies as an undergraduate and then moved to Austin, Texas in order to attend the University of Texas. She started her Substack newsletter in 2021 and began writing for Static Media in the same year, initially with Looper before moving to /Film.
Education
Kira Deshler received her bachelor's from Whitman College, where she majored in gender studies and minored in film and media studies. She received her master's in media studies from the University of Texas at Austin.
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Stories By Kira Deshler
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Aubrey Plaza's unique filmography is a perfect reflection of her own unique acting style, a style that has lend to some spectacular films and television shows.
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Not every actor is in love with the material they're bringing to life on camera. In fact, here are 10 actors who were legally forced to star in movies.
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Horror movies sometimes leave fans scratching their heads when the ending arrives. Here, we break down some of the horror movies that confused viewers the most.
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Some of the best lines in your favorite sci-fi movie scenes were improvised by the stars, from Bill Paxton in Aliens to Tom Holland in Avengers: Infinity War.
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Ever wonder what the Godzilla movie sets look like before digital wizardry brings the King of Monsters to life? Here are the Godzilla movies before VFX.
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The endings of horror movies can make or break them. These are the most controversial conclusions of fright flicks both popular and obscure.
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Horror movies were huge hits in 2023, and many more are on the way for 2024. Here's what we know about some exciting fright flicks opening in 2024
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An undeniable reason for the success of "Barbie" is the very particular tone of its comedy. We're ranking the moments most responsible for that quirky charm.
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The Mission: Impossible franchise is famous for its death-defying stunts, but the films also feature some memorable dialogue. Here are their best lines.
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From the '80s-style racism to arguments about biological essentialism to what actually happens on the market floor, there's a lot to unpack in Trading Places.
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Sure,The Boogeyman is about reckoning with one's grief, but it's also a fun movie with plenty of spooky PG-13 scares - including these ones.
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Like Girl, Interrupted, the following films tackle mental illness, coming of age in a hostile world, and the allure of dangerous figures like Jolie's Lisa.
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Fans of the "Fast" franchise know that, heart-stopping action aside, the series is all about its colorful heroes and villains. These are the best of the best.
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Yeah, the timeline for a series that features cars bouncing across skyscrapers and automobile-assisted space travel gets a little wild. Who would've guessed?
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Die-hard horror fans may know these sequels are right around the corner, but the rest of us? Prepare to be surprised.
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Sunshine, When the Wind Blows, The Girl with all the Gifts, and Greenland are among the most underrated apocalyptic movies ever made. Check out the full list.
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Michelle Williams has come a long way from "Dawson's Creek" and is now considered one of her generation's finest actors. Here, we rank 14 of her best movies.
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Some horror movies are horrible and performed horrifically at the box office. These are the most expensive horror flops ever unleashed in theaters.
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Wiig's unique style of comedy earned her a devoted fanbase, but her work in indie dramas proves that she can take on serious roles, too - no pratfalls needed.
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Fans are very passionate about their favorite movies and TV shows, and sometimes that leads to actors fielding highly unusual and creepy requests.
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From "All About Evil" to "Poker Face," Natasha Lyonne has had an incredible career.
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John Wick is the best there is at what he does, and what he does isn't very nice. It is, however, extremely violent, as these brutal kills demonstrate.
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Lance Reddick made an indelible mark in every film and show he appeared in, whether he played good guys or villains. We look back at 12 of his best roles.
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Even when a movie is part of a franchise, it doesn't always follow the established continuity. Here are sequels that ignored the endings of the earlier films.
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With a best acting Oscar and a cult sci-fi TV hit, Rami Malek is a star on the rise. We're counting down his best work so far.
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Michelle Yeoh, Anne Parrilaud, Kim Ok-vin, and Geena Davis have kicked major butt on the big screen. Check out these 10 underrated female-led action movies.
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Shondaland has taken its fans on many bonkers and heartfelt thrill rides, and we're here to rank each series from best to worst.